2025 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 224 | 88 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 385 | 28 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–109 | 34–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 8,300 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 75 | 27 |
| Engine | 22 | 29 |
| Power Train | 33 | 16 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 32 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 22 |
| Visibility/wiper | 28 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 22 |
2025 Chevrolet Equinox
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.